HRBP Job Description 

Associate Human Resources Business Partner, EMEA

 

The Associate HRBP will serve as a proactive consultant and adviser to business unit leaders in the effective management of their workforce through performance management, employee engagement, talent assessments and more. In partnership with their Senior HRBP,  they will support the implementation of people and organizational solutions across our international regions but with a particular focus on the EMEA region.  They will measure/monitor the needs of employees and the leaders they support through effectively building and developing relationships across all levels of the organization. They will utilize diagnostic tools to address and understand organizational dynamics to align with the business environment, implement and refine long and short term continuous improvement initiatives while managing the day-to-day tactical issues and requirements. The successful Associate HRBP will effectively interact with business leaders, possess excellent communication skills, develop strong business acumen and work effectively across multiple geographies.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are in line with current laws and Appian culture

• Assist in Employee Relations including HR investigations and performance management coaching

• Assist in managing organizational change, helping to communicate changes to employees, and supporting them through transitions

• Find new and creative ways to engage with employees through initiatives to enhance organizational culture

• Create trusting relationships with co-workers and managers across departments

• Collaborate with other departments (such as finance, IT, payroll, HR Ops, training development or legal) to align HR strategies with overall Appian objectives

• Leverage current and historical data, analyze data/information to identify trends and themes.

• Conduct employee exit interviews and analyze and identify trends that emerge from those conversations, making meaningful recommendations for improving the employee life cycle

• Continuous personal development in HR practices, trends, and tools to ensure the HR function is at the forefront of industry standards

• Work closely with stakeholders to identify process improvements and people enhancements

• Support global reward and recognition programs

• Manage HRBP local induction to new hires

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business or another related field. 

• Exposure to Human Resources generalist work

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Proficient with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Keep, etc)

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels

• Extraordinarily detail oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable with a proactive approach

• Eager to learn from others in the team and actively apply learned skills, demonstrating quick understanding 

• Able to work well under pressure, take initiative, and be flexible and cooperative

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines

• Strong business acumen

• An ability and desire to drive deep on client issues provide thought leadership and drive impact/business outcomes

• Basic understanding of employment laws in European countries